Fleet Services: your photos and reactions to the fire which has engulfed the M3 landmark

The southbound site of Fleet services has been engulfed in flames after a fire broke out on the night of Wednesday, 14 December.

Around 100 firefighters attended the blaze, which has caused significant damage to the service station. No injuries or casualties have been reported, though the incident prompted the authorities to close the southbound section of the M3 motorway. The site is expected to remain closed for some time.

Fleet services is one of a small number of services available on the M3. Located near Farnborough, it opened in 1973 and contains a number of food outlets, electric charging stations, and a Shell garage. Witness reports variously suggest a coffee machine and fryers as being the cause of the blaze.

Your reactions

The services are viewed with affection both locally and nationally. Tributes have been paid on Twitter to this important piece of motorway infrastructure.

Just when you think 2016 can't possibly get any worse, it strikes again. RIP Fleet Services. Terrible news.